Surgery fund for Leonardo: a craniotomy in São Paulo

Leonardo was diagnosed with severe cataracts in both eyes in July. The surgeon at Saint Catherine Hospital recommended a craniotomy, and He is scheduled for September. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $1,800, and after what the public health scheme will pay we're still $900 short. my father has been in and out of Saint Catherine Hospital since July. The doctors say severe cataracts in both eyes will get worse without a craniotomy. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $1,800 is more than we can find. While we wait, Leonardo struggles with daily life and can't stand for more than ten minutes. His family has taken turns caring for him, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. The recovery period is expected to take about 5 weeks. During that time Leonardo won't be able to stand for more than ten minutes, so the costs keep growing. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $900 goes: • Post-operative medication: $55 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $110 • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $735 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.